Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Auction Archive Aviation Clasp

Aviation Clasp

emboss stamped "110" at the left tip of the buckle on the underside

Khedive's Star

II RB D’ITALIA

An ovular medal constructed of silver

Austria, Empire. An Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Silver Merit Medal Auction Archive Aviation Clasp(Orden der Ritter von Malta). In silvered bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), medal content scratch mark on the reverse, contact marks overall, original Austrian style triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Malta was originally founded by Godfrey of Bouillon in 1099. Following Godfreys successful campaign to conquer the Holy Land, he assigned a pilgrim hospital in Jerusalem with a constitution